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Here in the wiki are more FAQs, examples, and tips. If you don't see what you need, ask for it in the chat and we'll add it. Or log in to Github, click Edit / New page, and add it yourself.

What is Plain Text Accounting ?

• Newcomer FAQ

Getting started

• Getting started FAQ
• Choosing accounts
• Entering data
• Don't Sink Your First Attempts at Plaintext Accounting (h/ledger format tips)
• Syntax Quick Reference for the Ledger-Likes

General usage

• Importing data
• Reconciling
• Reporting
• Exporting data
• Customising
• API access
• Recording dates

Accounting situations

• Borrowing and Lending
• Budgeting
• Cash or accrual
• Depreciation
• Forecasting
• Inventory
• Investing and trading
  • Restricted Stock Units
• Invoicing
• Mortgages
• Multiple currencies
• Non-profit accounting
• Shared expenses
  • Splitting Rent and Utilities
  • Splitting the bill
• Taxes
  • Personal income and taxes
• Time tracking
• Trip expenses

Miscellaneous

• plaintextaccounting.org README
• About this wiki

See also

• Beancount cookbook
• hledger cookbook
• Ledger wiki